George Formby
as George Singleton
Get Cracking • Movie • Rating 6.3 out of 10
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Get Cracking is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In GB, it may also be listed on services like BFI Player, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in United Kingdom. However, you can watch Get Cracking for free on SuperFilmz, with ads.
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What is Get Cracking about?
George joins the Home Guard and saves the day with his secret weapon!. Get Cracking is a 1943 British comedy war film, directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Dinah Sheridan, Ronald Shiner and George Formby. It was produced by Marcel Varnel, Ben Henry and Columbia (British) Productions. This comedy explores the wayward rivalry between mechanic and Home Guard Lance Corporal George Singleton (George Formby) and an adversary also in the Home Guard (Ronald Shiner). When the rival Home Guard units of Major Wallop and Minor Wallop are sent on battle manoeuvres, George Singleton (Formby) launches his own unique style of commando raid against neighbouring Major Wallop to steal a Vickers machine gun. The raid fails and Singleton loses his Lance Corporal's stripe, so he and a little evacuee girl named Irene (Vera Frances) decide to fall back on 'Plan B' - to build their very own tank. It blends comedy, war, romance elements. The film reflects a distinct United Kingdom style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Marcel Varnel. With a runtime of 1h 36m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
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Cast and crew of Get Cracking
The main cast includes George Formby, Dinah Sheridan and Edward Rigby. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Marcel Varnel, written by Michael Vaughan and Edward Dryhurst.
Dinah Sheridan
as Mary Pemberton
Edward Rigby
as Sam Elliott
Ronald Shiner
as Everett Manley
Frank Pettingell
as Alf Pemberton
Wally Patch
as Sgt. Joe Preston
E. V. H. Emmett
as Commentator (voice)
Frank Atkinson
as Station Master
Harry Fowler
as Boy on Skates
Vera Frances
as Irene
Irene Handl
as Maggie Turner
Mike Johnson
as Josh
Ben Williams
as Home Guard Soldier
Pauline Winter
as Alice the Barmaid